Winds close roads in Northwest Kansas

OBERLIN, Kansas -- At 3:45, the Kansas Department of Transportation closed U.S. 83 from Oberlin south to the K-383 junction in Decatur County. Other roads in Northwest Kansas are currently closed:

K-27 from Goodland to the Kansas/Nebraska state line due to high winds and poor visibility.

I-70 from the Burlington to Colby.

U.S. 83 is closed in Thomas County and Sheridan County from the U.S. 24 junction to the K-383/83/23 junction -- do to an accident.

U.S. 36 Highway from Atwood west to the Colorado State line and K-27 from Goodland north to the U.S. 36 junction are also currently closed.

For up to date road closures and road conditions, please call 511 in Kansas

(1-866-511-KDOT (5368) outside the state), or check travel information online at: www.kandrive.org or visit http://511mm.ksdot.org.